Following Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s claim that Britain’s way of life is “under threat” from climate change, local planning authorities (LPAs) are being urged to mandate rainwater harvesting across all new infrastructure projects, from residential developments to high-rise commercial buildings.

Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has announced the appointment of James Haddon in a newly created role of Director of Low Carbon Solutions and Joe Solomon as Regional Director (Eastern)                                                                                       .

Environment Agency investigation into sewage treatment plant at Clehonger - the water company has admitted exceeding permitted levels of ammonia 7 times in a year.

South West Water’s investment in cutting-edge, real-time monitoring technology is transforming how storm overflows are managed - reducing spills, enabling faster responses, and protecting the environment.

United Utilities is set to start work on a £10 million investment project to create two new underground stormwater tanks in land next to Southlands High School, Chorley to improve water quality in the River Yarrow.

South East Water has today announced temporary hosepipe restrictions for Kent and Sussex customers - record-breaking demand for drinking water has put significant pressure on drinking water supplies, as the region grapples with a prolonged dry period and an approaching third heatwave of the summer.